Argentina: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Argentina

The Argentinian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose slightly to $X in 2021, picking up by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.7% against the previous year. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Argentina

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported from Argentina fell dramatically to X tons, dropping by -94.1% compared with 2020. In general, exports showed a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 152%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Argentina, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bolivia amounted to -20.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (-34.4% per year) and Uruguay (-20.0% per year).

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from Argentina, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a 6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bolivia totaled -22.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (-36.9% per year) and Uruguay (-22.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into Argentina

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets decreased by -33.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Argentina, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain (X tons), with a 0.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to -6.5%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Argentina, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 0.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to -5.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by +21.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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